Saudi foundation, UN sign deal to tackle food waste

The Grace Preservation Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with the UN Environment Programme to promote sustainability and reduce food waste. (SPA)
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Updated 15 April 2025
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Saudi foundation, UN sign deal to tackle food waste

  • Agreement aims to strengthen partnerships that support the charitable sector and contribute to national development goals
  • Establishes a framework for knowledge exchange, joint programs and food waste reduction efforts

RIYADH: The Grace Preservation Foundation signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday with the UN Environment Programme to promote sustainability and reduce food waste through community awareness and joint initiatives.

The agreement aims to strengthen partnerships that support the charitable sector and contribute to national development goals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It establishes a framework for knowledge exchange, joint programs, food waste reduction efforts, and the development of scientific tools for data analysis and informed decision-making.

Abdullah Abdulrahman bin Saeed, the foundation’s secretary-general, said the agreement aligns with Vision 2030 and national priorities in sustainability and food security. He also emphasized the value of strategic cooperation in empowering community efforts.

The agreement covers food waste competitions and awards aligned with Sustainable Development Goal, the SPA reported.

Key activities include awareness campaigns, educational programs, and the UNEP “Recipe for Change” initiative.

Seasonal efforts will be launched during Ramadan, Hajj, and UN international days to promote food preservation and environmental responsibility.


KSrelief clinic helps displaced people in Yemen

Updated 02 January 2026
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KSrelief clinic helps displaced people in Yemen

  • Of those, 24 were treated at the communicable disease control clinic, 10 at the emergency clinic, 21 at the internal medicine clinic, three at the reproductive health clinic and 13 at the awareness and health education section

HAJJAH: Scores of internally displaced people in Yemen have received healthcare services at a mobile clinic operated by Saudi aid agency KSrelief.

From Dec. 10-16, 71 people visited the facility at Waalan Camp in Hajjah governorate. Of those, 24 were treated at the communicable disease control clinic, 10 at the emergency clinic, 21 at the internal medicine clinic, three at the reproductive health clinic and 13 at the awareness and health education section.

An additional 58 patients visited the nursing services section, while medications were dispensed to a further 58. One person visited the surgery and wound care clinic.

The facility is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian and medical assistance to those affected by the conflict in Yemen.